Uva ursi, peppermint and yarrow are some the herbs used to make herbal remedies for natural urinary tract infection treatment.
Uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is used to treat bladder infections because it has antiseptic properties.
To make your own UTI treating tea, steep one teaspoon of uva ursi in two cups of boiling water for twenty minutes. Strain and enjoy your healing tea.
Peppermint (mentha piperita) is another herb with natural antiseptic properties that is used treat urine infections.
To make a peppermint UTI treating tea, steep half a cup of fresh peppermint leaves in two cups of boiling water for 20 minutes. Strain and enjoy your natural remedy which also a mentally invigorating aroma.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is yet another herb with potent antiseptic properties that is used for natural urinary tract infection treatment.
Yarrow also has anti-inflammatory properties which are useful for dealing with the inflammation that accompanies infections.
To make your own herbal remedy for UTI, pour 2 cups of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried yarrow. Steep for 20 minutes before straining and enjoying your healing tea.
Natural Urinary Tract Infection Treatment Caution
Before taking any herbal remedies by mouth you should always ensure that you do not have any contraindications for taking them.
For example you should not take herbal remedies with uva ursi if you have kidney or liver disease.
Children with urinary tract infections should not be given herbal remedies with uva ursi.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women are another group that should not use uva ursi. Yarrow containing products should also not be used by pregnant women since it can cause miscarriages. Women who are breastfeeding should also steer clear from yarrow since there is insufficient data about its safety in lactating women.
Persons who are allergic to chamomile, ragweed, chrysanthemums, daisies, marigolds and other plants from this aster family should also avoid using yarrow containing remedies.
Patients scheduled to have surgery or dental procedure within two weeks should also not take herbal remedies with yarrow since it might cause prolonged bleeding.
Persons taking blood thinning medications like warfarin (Coumadin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, clopidogrel (Plavix) and even aspirin should also avoid yarrow due to the increased risk of bleeding.
Insomniacs or those who have difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep should avoid using herbal preparations with peppermint near their bedtime since it can be mentally stimulating and worsen their condition.
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